Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
But I have not run away from being Your shepherd; I have not desired the day of despair. You know that the utterance of my lips was spoken in Your presence.
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.
“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips,